Industry News
Lighting Influences Taste of Wine and How Much Consumers Are Willing to Pay for It
Lighting influences how wine tastes and how much consumers are willing to pay for it, based on a series of three German experiments in which more than 500 people tasted…
Introducing The Lighting Quotient
The Lighting Quotient, an architectural lighting manufacturer formerly known as Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Inc. (SRSDI), recently revealed its new brand identity. Founded by industry pioneer, the late Sy Shemitz,…
People: Shayna Bramley Joins Crestron as National Lighting Education Manager
Crestron has appointed Shayna Bramley as National Lighting Education Manager. Bramley is responsible for Crestron Lighting Solutions training as well as the company’s AIA Provider and other programs that offer…
AIA Reports Modest Rebound in Architecture Billings Index
Following a drop of nearly three points, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) nudged up almost two points in February. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects…
Lunera Lighting Expands Sales Representative Network
LED company Lunera Lighting has announced the expansion of its sales channel to include a comprehensive regional network. Lunera’s sales network is now nationwide and includes the following companies; The…
The Long Night
Earth Hour got me thinking about getting this post up. In February, parts of Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood experienced a blackout. A 2HeadedHorse filmmaker climbed onto his building’s roof…
EPA and DOE Recognize OSRAM SYLVANIA with 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded OSRAM SYLVANIA a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of the company’s continued leadership…
Product Monday: Downlights by Renaissance, Nora, Prescolite
Renaissance Lighting’s architectural-grade 4- and7-in. RGB LED downlights utilize the company’s Rhapsody Color Management System, which enables the creation of intelligent color effects from these luminaires. Nora Lighting’s new LED…
DOE Posts LED R&D Workshop Presentations
The seventh annual DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop, held February 2-4 in Raleigh, NC, drew 350 attendees sharing updates, including stakeholders from industry, academia, research institutions and government. Both speakers…
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